2016 NHL Draft Fan Fest announced

Submitted releases

The Buffalo Sabres have announced
plans to host the 2016 NHL Draft Fan Fest at Canalside during the first round
of the 2016 NHL Draft from 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 24.

The event is free to the public
and will also include a viewing party when the draft begins at 7 p.m. Further
details regarding the Fan Fest will be available closer the date of the event.

The Fan Fest will feature
giveaways, interactive games and appearances from select Sabres players and
alumni. Before the draft, there will be live music, giveaways for fans, as well
as a Kids Zone and photo opportunities. Food and beverage options will also be
available, including local food trucks.

Once the draft begins, fans will
be able to watch the NBCSN draft coverage on two large video screens.
Throughout the event, fans will have a chance to win prizes and hear from
special guests on stage.

Coors Light, official sponsor of the
National Hockey League, is teaming up with the Niagara Frontier Transportation
Authority Metro and the Buffalo Sabres to provide hockey fans with free and
safe transportation to the 2016 NHL Draft. In partnership with Certo Brothers
Distributing, Coors Light free rides will be available on all NFTA light rail
routes on opening day of the NHL Draft, beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, June 24.

"Coors Light has enjoyed a
long-standing relationship with the NHL," said Diane Wagner, alcohol
responsibility manager at MillerCoors. "Providing free rides during one of the
most exciting events of the season is just another way we're helping hockey
fans celebrate responsibly."

"Public transportation is more
than just a convenient way to travel, it's a way for Buffalo to stay safe
during sporting events and local festivities," said Kim Minkel, executive
director at NFTA. "We are pleased to continue our partnership with Coors Light
on their free rides program and to serve as the designated driver for thousands
of fans on the opening day of the NHL Draft."

In addition to taking a free ride,
hockey fans can pledge to be a designated driver at the NHL Draft Fan Fest at
Canalside. Coors Light is partnering with TEAM Coalition from 4-10 p.m. to
promote the use of designated drivers to remind hockey fans to stay safe all
season long.

"Buffalo is a great community with
great people. We want our neighbors and guests to travel and celebrate safely
during this year's NHL Draft festivities, including Fan Fest," said Dennis
Hartman, chief operating officer at Certo Brothers Distributing. "We're proud
to be a part of this important partnership to keep our city safe."

"Next week, thousands of hockey
fans will be in Buffalo to celebrate the newest members of their favorite NHL
teams," said Ken Martin, senior vice president of community and diversity
programming for the NHL. "Through our partnership with Coors Light, these fans
have free and safe options to celebrate responsibly."

"We take pride in our loyal fans,"
said Mike Gilbert, vice president of administration for the Buffalo Sabres. "We
want to remind them and our guests here for the NHL Draft to stay safe by
making smart choices during the weekend festivities."

Since its inception in 1987,
MillerCoors has provided more than 5 million free rides to people nationwide. The
company said free rides are an important part of MillerCoors overall commitment
to helping prevent drunk driving.

Fans can get detailed route and
schedule information by texting "FREE RIDES" to 90464.